FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX500

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and WX500 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was announced 6 years before the WX500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the F70EXR scores vs the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the F70EXR compared to the WX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and WX500.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX500 will offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.